Title
Consider and take action on a request for a Special Use Permit, SUP-25-0014 (Anchor Bay Gas Station), to allow for an Automobile/Vehicle Fueling Station use on approximately 2.8 acres zoned “CN” (Neighborhood Commercial), generally located at the northeast corner of South Egret Bay Boulevard (FM 270) and Austin Street (Director of Planning)
The Planning and Zoning Commission's motion to approve failed, 2-4-0, on February 12, 2026.
Background:
Approval of this item will adopt a Special Use Permit for a vehicle fueling station.
Project Timeline
August 10, 1999 - The property was initially zoned as Single-Family Residential (R-1).
August 31, 2005 - The Subject Tract was rezoned as Neighborhood Commercial as part of a city-wide Zoning Map update.
August 5, 2025 - A Pre-Development Meeting for this proposed use was held.
September 5, 2025 - The applicant held a Neighborhood Meeting. One member of the public attended the meeting.
September 17, 2025 - The SUP application was submitted to the Planning Department.
January 26, 2026 -Notice letters were mailed to all property owners within 200’ of the Subject Tract and a notice was published on the city’s website.
January 28, 2026 - A legal notice of the public hearing was advertised in the Galveston County Daily News, and a public notice sign was posted on the Subject Tract.
February 12, 2026 - The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and recommended denial of the request.
February 24, 2026 - City Council is scheduled to conduct a public hearing and consider the request on first reading.
March 24, 2026 - If approved on first reading, City Council will consider the second reading of the request.
Project Summary:
The purpose of the request is to construct a gas station with a convenience store, classified as a Vehicle Fueling Station on approximately 2.8 acres (123,479 square feet). The development will include a separate retail shell building. The gas station will have 5 fueling stations...
Click here for full text